Ion Houston

Art lovers—this one's for you. This month’s Ion Block Party will be an art crawl! Join us on Thursday, April 3rd from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM to explore the art that brings the Ion District to life. While you're here, check out some immersive art while you're sipping and socializing, including:? ? ??? Community Artists' Collective gallery showcase ?? Dr. Joel Zika, PhD’s Augmented Reality Sculptures? ?? Interactive Art Dome at Omnispace360? ? We'll have light bites from Ion District restaurants, tunes from Pink Matter and your first drink at Second Draught will be on us! Don’t miss an evening of creative fun at the Ion. Check out the Art Crawl map and featured artists. ?? ?RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/eaPPjyNN.

Pitching your startup, investing in or buying and selling a business—what’s your next move? At Perfecting Your Pitch, founders refine their storytelling with Fresh Tech Solutionz. Meanwhile, Angel Investing 101 and Buying and Selling Businesses with Urban Capital Network unlock the pathways to early-stage investing and the process of selling and buying a business. If you missed out on the March sessions, more are on the horizon for April: ?? Buying and Selling Businesses on Wednesday, April 2nd. RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/eDaMvA8U. ?? Perfecting Your Pitch on Wednesday, April 16th. RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/gW6u3FiA. ?? Angel Investing 101: Valuation and Term Sheets on Wednesday, April 16th. RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/gv4qNrPq. See you next month!

The?Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship Clean Energy Accelerator, with its home base at the Ion,?is accepting applications for its fifth cohort through Monday, March 31! Designed to fast-track startups from around the world, this program provides support to help companies achieve key milestones, expand their reach and scale in Houston. Participants will come to Houston three times throughout the program, immersing themselves into the ecosystem. Founders gain access to an extensive network of energy mentors, investors, and industry leaders to help land pilots, secure funding, and scale their impact. Want to learn more? Join the next virtual info session happening?tomorrow,?March 27. Apply to Class 5 by March 31 at: https://lnkd.in/dcNwYr5 and register for the info session at: https://lnkd.in/g8RQ5Q42.

Join us in celebrating the women making an impact for Women's History Month! ?? Today, March 26, you can head over to Late August for a Wine & Dine from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. Experience a curated tasting led by GM & Level 3 Sommelier Danny Davis, featuring wines from female-owned vineyards paired with crafted bites. Secure your spot now on OpenTable at: https://lnkd.in/e4aJ53iD. ?? Raise a Glass to Sarah Pope, owner of Second Draught! As co-founder of Second Draught, Sarah Pope has built more than a taproom—she’s built a gathering space for Houston’s innovation community, all while championing the craft beer industry. Learn more about Second Draught at: https://lnkd.in/eJdM5rfZ. Happy Women's History Month!

HTR 2025 Continues at One of Greater Houston’s Most Iconic Innovation Hubs! The celebration keeps going as we take over The Innovation District, home to Ion Houston & Greentown Labs, for another day of breakthrough ideas, powerful discussions, and hands-on learning. Big Names, Big Ideas: Industry leaders, including Bobby Tudor, are taking the stage to discuss Greater Houston’s next big moves in Bio-Industrial innovation and Clean Energy. Can’t make it in person? The Greentown Labs panels will be livestreamed, but trust us, you’ll want to feel the energy firsthand! Innovation in Action at The Ion! The Ion is the place to be for hands-on learning and deep dives into cutting-edge software, DevOps, and cloud solutions. Today’s workshop, led by top experts, will equip you with the tools to build, scale, and innovate. HTR 2025 is shaping the future of Greater Houston’s startup ecosystem, be part of the movement. See you at The Ion & Greentown Labs! #HTR2025 #HTownRoundup #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #BioInnovation #CleanEnergy #Tech #GreaterTogether

Next week (March 31) dive into the world of Buying and Selling Businesses with Urban Capital Network, celebrate the artists who have transformed the Ion District at the Ion Block Party: Art Crawl, and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Ion with mentor-in-residence Wade Pinder. Don’t miss out—see you there! ? ?? Buying and Selling Businesses - April 2, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM - Join Lenny Saizan for a discussion of selling and buying a business, challenges and mistakes to avoid, and present the benefits of working with an intermediary. If you are a business owner, prospective buyer, or small business service provider, this event is for you! Register at: https://lnkd.in/eDaMvA8U ?? Ion Block Party: Art Crawl - April 3, 4:00 PM-7:00 PM - Experience the art that brings the Ion District to life at the Ion Block Party: Art Crawl, featuring augmented reality sculptures by Dr. Joel Zika, PhD, plus food and drinks (on us!), and networking. Register at: https://lnkd.in/eaPPjyNN ?? Welcome to the Ion - April 4, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM -?Happening every first Friday, join the Ion’s Mentor in Residence, Wade Pinder, for an engaging tour and introduction to the Ion!? Register at: https://lnkd.in/emgMTwQE See you next week!

H-Town Roundup is taking over Houston with a week of innovation, tech and entrepreneurial impact! Tomorrow, on March 25th, there are three can’t-miss events happening in the Ion District: ?? Greentown Labs Sessions – Explore game-changing bio-industrial and clean energy tech panel discussions. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e4g7ANeR. ?? Software Day at the Ion – Hear from top Texas-based VCs on what’s getting funded now. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gMgYVBUa. ?? Hands on Clouds Workshop – Get hands-on with cloud computing and level up your skills. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gUfQNuwp. Join us for H-Town Roundup this week to connect with industry leaders and shape the future. Register now for these sessions and check out the full H-Town Roundup lineup at https://lnkd.in/gGTaF42G. Houston Exponential

At last month's NASA Tech Talk, we explored tapping into the space economy with Kelli Kedis Ogborn from the Space Foundation, breaking down the industries, trends, and technologies shaping the future of space. From AI’s growing role in exploration to new funding models fueling innovation, one thing was clear—the space economy is just getting started. Join us on March 27 for the next NASA Tech Talk: Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS) and its risk to NASA astronauts. RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/gDU7-EW3. Montgomery Goforth

The Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week is back this year from September 15-19! Throughout the week, startups solving energy and climate challenges will have the opportunity to present their technologies and solutions to top venture capital, private equity and corporate strategic investors. ?Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gEU6U_zC

Join us on Tuesday, March 25th for a deep dive into Software Day at the Ion: What Texas-Based VCs are Investing in Now, moderated by Blair Garrou, featuring insights from: Craig Cummings – General Partner, Moonshots Capital Conrad Shang – Founder & Managing Partner, Ensemble VC Han Shen – Founding Partner,?iFly.vc Stick around after the panel for a happy hour at Second Draught. We're excited this is officially part of H-Town Round Up, and, it's our final call for office hours! Applications close TODAY, March 18, so don’t miss your chance to meet with expert mentors before the panel. Apply and RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/gMgYVBUa! Houston Exponential